As of 2025, Puebla has recorded a total of 174 fires, reported the state Civil Protection coordinator, Bernabé López Santos. He emphasized the importance of preventive actions to avoid disasters in the state. Of the total, 73 have occurred in grasslands, 24 in forest areas, 25 in homes, five in businesses, and 47 of another type. Fortunately, so far there have been no reported human losses due to these incidents.
"According to the National Forestry Commission (Conafor), the forest fires recorded in Puebla during 2024 caused the loss of five lives and the destruction of more than 30 thousand hectares of vegetation," detailed Juan Carlos Trejo, legal substitute for the area in Puebla. These disasters have had negative impacts on air quality, ecological balance, and water availability in various regions of the state.
To combat these fires and prevent new disasters, Puebla has 30 official fighters deployed in various areas of the state, along with 60 hired brigadiers through support schemes in six municipalities. Additionally, around 600 community members have been trained to form local brigades as part of the environmental services payment program.
Each brigade consists of 10 people responsible for fire prevention and combat in their respective areas. López Santos also highlighted that the municipalities most affected by forest fire have been Tlachichuca and Ciudad Serdán, which have faced large-scale fires in recent weeks.
On February 19, a fire was reported at a recycling facility located on the road to Canoa, specifically at the junction to La Resurrección. The flames, reaching over three meters in height, mobilized emergency services to control the situation. Furthermore, on February 17, a fire inside the Amalucan Park consumed around 20 hectares of green areas. Fortunately, the disaster was quickly extinguished, preventing further damage.
State authorities continue their efforts to strengthen prevention and protection measures while working on the recovery of areas affected by fires.
